Veteran services at Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home
Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home in Williston, ND supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home provides specific services for honoring veterans, a commitment reinforced by owner Seth Coughlin's background as a United States Army veteran. They are proud to acknowledge and commemorate those who have served the country." Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services, cremation, and memorial gifts. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,800. That places direct cremation roughly 19% above the North Dakota median ($3,195). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Miles City in MT, approximately 160 miles from Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home. Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
North Dakota has approximately 122 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,800. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home is located at 112 4Th Street East in Williston, ND. You can reach the home at (701) 577-3738. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home provides personalized services, veteran services, cremation, preplanning, memorial gifts, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home provides specific services for honoring veterans, a commitment reinforced by owner Seth Coughlin's background as a United States Army veteran. They are proud to acknowledge and commemorate those who have served the country.
Which faith traditions does Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Protestant families, among others.
What sets Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home apart
- Only Locally Owned Funeral Home & Cremation Center in the region
- On-site Crematory, ensuring direct care throughout the cremation process
- Specialized Veteran Services, led by a veteran owner/funeral director
- Owners Seth and Heidi Coughlin are long-term Williston residents with deep community ties
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · North Dakota Funeral Directors Association
- · Williston Boy’s Baseball Committee
- · Elks Lodge
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · American Legion
- · Moose Lodge
- · 40 ET 8
- · Funeral Service Professionals
Specializations
- · Locally Owned Crematory
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Protestant. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.